Government and business notes highlight early 1910s issues
Washington Postmaster General Hitchcock reports a post office surplus for the first time since 1883 and urges parcels post reform. War Secretary Stimson warns of Army unpreparedness in war with a first power. The Maine inquiry attributes the Havana explosion to an external blast. Other items cover tariff board talks, labor reaction to the McNamaras, Gary on state control of big firms, Agriculture Secretary Wilson noting farm value decline, and per capita money circulation at 3464 dollars.
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Hitchcock
Post Office
Postal Savings Banks
Maine
Havana Harbor
Navy Department
Washington
Joint
Army and Navy Board
James Wilson
World News Digest of 1911 and Notable Events
A collage of early 20th century items covers global incidents and U S affairs including Shensi killings and Persian crises, attempts to defend Shuster by the U S State Department, and 2000 Russian troops near Teheran. It notes Panama trade, Chicago business gathering, McNamara indictments, Los Angeles Times bombing, Rodgers cross continental flight, Tennessee mine disaster, and various legal actions and political shifts.
Durbar Honors George as Emperor in Indian Celebration
At Delhi a grand durbar honored George V as emperor with Queen Mary beside him. About 90,000 native troops paraded in lavish uniforms while rajahs arrived with elephants and regalia. The queen wore the Kohinoor crown and plans for gifts and showcases of jewels and paintings were announced for Indian subjects.
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Delhi
India
Hindustan
George
Mary
England
Westminster
Lord Hardinge
Hardinge
Buckingham Palace
Buckinghamshire
Politician’s Promise Versus Record Sparks Debate
In a pointed exchange between a critic and Senator Sorghum, one man questions the official weight of achievements while the senator notes that political ascent can hinge on what a candidate pledges not to do rather than past deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorghum
A Call to Economy
A scientist warns that Earth's coal supply is limited and its duration unknown. A heckler in the back row laments wasting coal by attending the lecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Originality Lacking Today in Public Discourse
A critique laments widespread imitation stifling individuality and creative expression, noting fear of being oneself and a dull, uninteresting social landscape driven by copying others. The piece urges more authentic, varied voices to restore vigor and originality.
Saxon Forests Large
Saxony remains heavily wooded with about a quarter of its territory still forested. The statement notes Saxony as a long‑civilized region with substantial forest cover across its landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saxony
Value In Giving Quote by George MacDonald
A compact reflection quotes George MacDonald on giving and receiving. It asserts that generosity returns more than given and that the benefit correlates with the value of the gift. The saying emphasizes selfless acts yielding greater reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George MacDonald
Lawyer Assures Patient as He Resigns and Wills Property
A sick man, calling his lawyer, expresses a wish to explain again his intention to will his property. The attorney calms him, saying to leave it to him. The patient sighs and concedes, noting that he will receive something anyway.
A Mighty Good Sort of Neighbor to Have
A San Bernardino County woman credits Grape Nuts with restoring her strength after illness and aiding her infant and four year old. She describes weight gain, steadier nerves, and improved skin, saying the diet made a quick, dramatic difference and inviting inquiries.
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San Bernardino Co
Cal
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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The
Anti-Saloon League of America
Stimson
United States
Payne
House Committee On Ways and Means
Ways and Means Committee
American Federation of Labor
McNamara Brothers
McNamaras
Elbert H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Treasury Department
Shensi
Peking
Miansu
American State Department
Shuster
Teheran
Persia
Panama
Chicago
National Business League of America
Congress
San Quentin Penitentiary
James 4
John J
James B
Los Angeles Times
Llewellyn Iron Works
Calbraith P. Rodgers
Pacific
Rodgers
Atlantic
Cross Mountain
Briceville
Tenn
John Weldermeir
George BE. Moody
Richland County
Company I
Ninth Dakota National Guards
Weldemeir
White Rock
Ohio
Dc. J. Doyle
Ormond B. Butler
University of Wisconsin
Fred J. Pritchard
Lillian Graham
New York
W E. D. Stokes
al Adams
Adams
Ansonia Hotel
Victor C. Benner
Illinois Central Railroad
G. W. Dillaway
Charles McCalman
Linois Central
Memphis
Mah-Eken-Gance
Fergus Falls
Minn
American Tobacco Company
Burley Tobacco Society
Lexington
California
National Committee
Prohibition Party
Buffalo
Standard Oil Company
New York Central
Pennsylvania
St. Vincent's Hospital
Indianapolis
Missouri
Supreme Court of the United States
International Harvester Company
Supreme Court of Missouri
Durbar
Jumma Jusjid Mosque
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alpena
Estern Canada
U. S
Stawa
Can
C.d. Broaghton
Merchants Loan &Trest Bidg
Geo. Aird
Traction Terminal
Indianapollo
Hall
2D St
Milwaukee
Wis
Carter
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